(Updated) Simplifying Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app

MC1107496 | July 18 – Microsoft is simplifying Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Chat will now appear as the default module, making it easier to find. This change begins in mid-August 2025, with no admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Upcoming Secure by Default Settings Changes

MC1097272 | July 18 – Microsoft 365 will update default settings to enhance security by blocking legacy authentication protocols and requiring admin consent for third-party app access. Changes start mid-July 2025 and complete by August 2025. Organizations should assess configurations, notify stakeholders, update documentation, and configure the Admin Consent workflow.
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(Updated) Agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Outlook

MC1020219 | July 18 – Agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Outlook are delayed. Targeted Release is now planned for late May 2025, and General Availability for early June 2025. Agents will appear in the right-side panel of Outlook, allowing customization. Admins can manage these agents in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
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Updates to custom scripting in sites and Classic Publishing site creation

MC1117115 | July 18 – Custom scripting will be disabled by default for certain SharePoint Online templates starting September 15, 2025. Users can manage site property bag values without enabling custom scripting. Creation of new classic publishing site collections and activation of publishing features will be restricted. Existing sites remain unaffected.
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(Updated) Important Notice: TLS Deprecation for Fabric Platform

MC1085131 | July 17 – Support for TLS 1.1 on the Fabric Platform ends on July 31, 2025. Ensure all connections use TLS 1.2 or later to avoid service interruptions. Review and update your systems and verify compliance. For more details, refer to the provided blog post and support links.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot in Teams: Visual Insight for intelligent recap

MC1115314 | July 17 – Microsoft Copilot in Teams will soon provide intelligent meeting recaps that include content shared on screen, enhancing the comprehensiveness of meeting summaries. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, will roll out globally from mid to late September 2025, with no admin action needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Facilitator agent real-time notes in meetings

MC1017117 | July 16 – Microsoft Teams will soon feature a Facilitator agent that takes real-time notes during meetings, allowing for seamless co-authoring and collaboration. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, will be available globally from mid to late September 2025. Admins can control its availability, and it includes security and compliance measures through Microsoft Purview.
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90-Day Reminder: Windows 10, version 22H2 end of servicing and Windows 10 2015 LTSB end of support

MC1115160 | July 14 – On October 14, 2025, Windows 10, version 22H2 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, View more

Microsoft Entra | Streamlined Same-Device Number Matching and First Run Experience (FRX) in Microsoft Authenticator

MC1117816 | July 18 – Microsoft Authenticator will streamline same-device sign-ins by removing number entry, allowing users to simply confirm sign-in. The First Run Experience is improved by prioritizing Microsoft Entra accounts and highlighting QR code scanning. Rollout begins mid-September 2025 with no admin action required.
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Microsoft Teams | Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding required for new phone number requests

MC1117815 | July 18 – Starting August 2025, Teams admins must complete a one-time KYC onboarding in the Teams Admin Center with business info and documents before provisioning new phone numbers. The process, taking hours to two days, applies globally and does not affect existing numbers or require specific licenses.
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Microsoft Viva Engage | Email sender domain migration from @yammer.com to @engage.mail.microsoft

MC1117814 | July 18 – Microsoft Viva Engage is changing its email sender domains from @yammer.com to @engage.mail.microsoft, starting August 2025 for U.S. tenants and completing by October 2025 globally. This update includes tenant-specific prefixes for enhanced security and requires admins to update any custom email rules or integrations referencing the old domains.
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AI Builder – Invoice processing and Invoices document type to begin using Azure

MC1117659 | July 18 – Starting on July 21, 2025, the prebuilt model invoice processing and invoices document type (built on Azure Document Intelligence 4.0) will begin using v4.0 (GA) in AI Builder. How does this affect me? The updated Invoice Processing model introduces the following new fields: TotalDiscount – Captures any Total discount field identified on the invoice. KVKNumber – Includes the unique identifier for businesses registered in the Netherlands….
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android apps: Copy attachments that are not links

MC1068270 | July 18 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android will soon allow users to copy and paste non-linked attachments directly without saving to device or cloud storage. This feature will roll out from mid-June 2025 to late July 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended.
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(Updated) Autoplay videos in Engage (Muted)

MC1088730 | July 18 – Videos in Engage will autoplay on mute with captions enabled by default starting late July 2025. Users can enable sound with a click. This update aims to improve content discoverability and engagement. Admins can manage this feature in the Engage admin settings. No action is required unless disabling autoplay.
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(Updated) Status Report with Project Manager Agent in Planner

MC1060865 | July 18 – A new Project Manager agent feature in Planner automates status report creation, streamlining the process for generating, viewing, modifying, and sharing reports. Public preview starts late April 2025, with general availability by late August 2025. Admins need not take action; the feature will be auto-enabled.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Insights: People Skills insights for analysts

MC1075900 | July 18 – Microsoft Viva Insights will soon introduce the Skills landscape report in the advanced insights app, available via Power BI. This report helps analysts and leaders understand People Skills data, browse skills, and explore skills distribution and hierarchy. Public preview starts in late June 2025, with general availability in August 2025. A relevant license is required.
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Microsoft Defender for Identity: We will disable collection of local administrators’ group members (using SAM-R)

MC1073068 | July 18 – Microsoft Defender for Identity will disable the remote collection of local administrators’ group members using SAM-R queries starting early May 2025. This change will impact the ability to map potential lateral movement paths. No admin action is required unless NTLM is disabled and you need the feature reenabled.
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(Updated) Apps for the web: Grid view for tasks in Microsoft To Do web version and To Do inside Microsoft Outlook

MC714520 | July 18 – Users will see tasks in a grid view in Microsoft To Do on the web and within Microsoft Outlook. The rollout starts in late April 2024 and completes by early August 2025. No action is needed, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.
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(Updated) Self-nomination as a community expert in Viva Engage communities

MC1111779 | July 18 – Self-nomination for community experts in Viva Engage will be available from early to late July 2025. Members can request to become experts via a new link, and admins can review and manage these requests. Admins can also disable the self-nomination feature if desired. No tenant-level action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting participants can request collaborative annotation sessions

MC1019312 | July 18 – Meeting participants in Microsoft Teams will soon be able to request collaborative annotation sessions during screen sharing. This feature will roll out in September 2025 for Windows and Mac desktops. Anonymous users cannot request annotations. No admin action is required, but user notification is recommended.
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(Updated) Account Switcher for Copilot Tab on iOS and Android

MC1068268 | July 18 – Account switching for the Copilot chat tab on iOS and Android will be available starting early September 2025. Users can switch accounts by swiping left to open the navigation. This update requires no admin action but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.
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(Updated) Create a meeting from an email thread with Copilot

MC1090693 | July 18 – Copilot now allows scheduling meetings directly from email threads by analyzing the conversation and creating invitations with pre-filled details. This feature will roll out globally from July to August 2025, requiring no admin action but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.
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(Updated) Configure End Users for Frontier features in Microsoft 365

MC1084633 | July 17 – Updated July 17, 2025: Frontier features in Microsoft 365 allow admins to configure early access to experimental AI features for end users. Mobile apps now show Frontier features to all users on Android Beta and iOS TestFlight. Admins should prepare by identifying users, configuring access via Microsoft Entra ID groups, and ensuring users have active Copilot licenses.
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Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Updated order of Shortcut and Sync commands

MC1117105 | July 17 – Microsoft is updating the order of the “Add Shortcut to OneDrive” and “Sync” commands in OneDrive for Business and SharePoint document libraries to improve usability. This change will roll out from late July to mid-August 2025 and requires no action from users. Update internal documentation accordingly.
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Standard and Priority access to Copilot capabilities

MC1117101 | July 17 – Starting early August, Microsoft 365 Copilot will switch to capacity-based access for some capabilities. Standard access will be available based on service capacity, with priority access for Copilot license holders. No admin action is required, and users will be notified if capacity is unavailable. The rollout will complete by the end of August.
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Announcing Public Preview of Project Manager agent in Shared Premium Plans

MC1117098 | July 17 – Project Manager agent (PMA) is now available in all shared premium plans to enhance planning and execution. Key updates include broader availability, new chat entry point, and improved admin controls. Rollout begins in August 2025. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required for full access. No compliance considerations identified.
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(Updated) Important Update to the Get-FederationInformation Cmdlet in Exchange Online

MC1081538 | July 17 – To enhance security, the `Get-FederationInformation` cmdlet in Exchange Online will now only return domain information explicitly passed as a parameter. This update, affecting scripts and tools, will roll out from late June 2025 to late August 2025. Review and update any automation accordingly. More details are available in the official blog post.
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(Updated) Text Prediction turned off by default in Outlook

MC1093235 | July 17 – Text Prediction will be turned off by default in Outlook starting July 1, 2025. This affects New Outlook for Windows, Outlook on the web, and new users on Outlook for iOS and Android. Users can manually re-enable it in settings. Admins should inform users about this change.
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Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Role-based Copilot offerings 2025 release wave 2 plans available now!

MC1116984 | July 17 – On July 16, 2025, we published the 2025 wave 2 plans for Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform, and Role-based Copilot offerings which is a compilation of new capabilities that will be released between October 2025 through…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Search for and select Teams Chats in Context IQ to scope prompts in BizChat

MC1060471 | July 17 – Users will be able to search for and select Teams Chats in Context IQ to scope prompts in BizChat starting mid-August 2025. This update will roll out automatically, and no admin action is required. More details will be available upon release.
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Microsoft Teams: Meeting Join Bar

MC1115979 | July 16 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new meeting join banner for users who RSVP “Yes” or “Tentative.” The banner allows direct joining of live meetings and shows the count of active meetings with a “View More” option. Rollout is scheduled for mid to late July 2025. No admin action is required.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot | Chat now supports new file types in search grounding

MC1116511 | July 16 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will support new file types (CAD, ZIP, MP4) starting late July 2025, enhancing search relevance and accuracy. No user action is required; the update is backend-only. Users need appropriate Microsoft 365 licenses. Compliance considerations include changes in data processing and AI capabilities.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Modern eDiscovery additional enhancements

MC1105008 | July 16 – Microsoft Purview compliance portal is introducing enhancements to the modernized eDiscovery interface, including deletion capabilities for searches and exports, auto-population of fields, advanced indexing, a tenant-level premium feature toggle, new analytics reports, expanded search conditions, bulk data import, and configurable export package sizes. Rollout begins late June 2025.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Insights: New Viva Learning Culture report

MC1084029 | July 16 – The new Viva Learning Culture Report in Microsoft Viva Insights provides business leaders with insights into employee engagement with learning content. It includes metrics on learning usage, culture, and content played, visualized in Power BI. Premium tenants with specific licenses can access this feature, rolling out from mid-June to early July 2025.
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Microsoft Copilot in Edge: New contextual features like page summary on Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat “Work” tab

MC966641 | July 16 – Starting mid-March 2025, Microsoft Copilot in Edge will support page summarization and contextual queries in the “Work” tab of Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and can be managed via the EdgeEntraCopilotPageContext policy. The rollout will complete by early August 2025.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Insights: New prompt categories in the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard

MC1092459 | July 16 – New prompt categories will be available in the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard within Microsoft Viva Insights, including “Ask and find,” “Catch up,” “Draft and brainstorm,” and “Other.” The rollout will occur mid-to-late July 2025. No admin action is required, but organizations should notify users and update documentation.
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Inbox Microsoft Store apps update in Windows media

MC1116400 | July 16 – Built-in Windows apps have a significant update through media releases of Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. Use media refreshed in or after June 2025 with newer versions of 36 inbox apps for client and 2 for server for a more secure, compliant, and user-friendly experience. There’s no longer a need for immediate updates from the Microsoft Store.When will this happen:The refreshed media is available…
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(Updated) Researcher in Copilot Notebooks

MC1099685 | July 16 – We’re integrating the Researcher Agent into Copilot Notebooks, enabling complex research across enterprise data sources using OpenAI’s model. Rollout starts late July 2025 and ends late August 2025. No action needed, but inform users of the enhanced research capabilities. Compliance considerations include data access and AI/ML interactions.
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(Updated) New Startup Boost task from Microsoft Office installer for Office applications

MC1041470 | July 16 – Microsoft Office is introducing a new Startup Boost task to enhance performance and load-time for Office applications, starting with Word. The rollout begins in late June 2025 and completes by late September 2025. Startup Boost is optional, can be disabled, and requires specific system resources to function effectively. No admin action is required for the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Security Posture Management for AI: Additional permissions for AI roles (preview)

MC1066338 | July 16 – Updated timeline for new AI data access roles in Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management. Public preview starts mid-June 2025, general availability by late September 2025. A Purview license is required. Review and update user permissions accordingly. No admin action needed before rollout. More details [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/ai-microsoft-purview-permissions).
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(Updated) Offline Support for Calendar – Create, Edit and Delete Event support

MC1101906 | July 16 – Offline support for creating, editing, and deleting single calendar events in the new Outlook for Windows will be available from mid-August to mid-September 2025. This feature requires the OWAMailboxPolicy -OfflineEnabledWin to be set to True. Recurring events are not supported offline. Admins can manage settings via Set-OwaMailboxPolicy cmdlet.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Header and Footer enhancements

MC1098935 | July 16 – Microsoft SharePoint is updating its header and footer for a more modern, customizable, and brand-aligned experience. Rollout starts mid-August 2025 and completes by mid-September 2025. Enhancements include new design flexibility for site owners and a cleaner, immersive experience for site viewers. No admin action required.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel

MC1116044 | July 16 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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Microsoft Viva | New Microsoft Graph APIs for Viva Engage role management

MC1115983 | July 15 – New Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph are now in beta, allowing IT admins to manage roles programmatically. The rollout begins in early August 2025. These APIs enable automated role assignments and streamlined admin workflows. No immediate action is required, but testing and feedback are encouraged.
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New Copilot setting for pinning the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to the Windows Taskbar

MC1115982 | July 15 – A new setting in the Microsoft 365 admin center allows admins to pin the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to the Windows taskbar for easier access. This setting, off by default, applies to Intune-managed Windows 10 and 11 devices. It will roll out starting at the end of July.
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New Tenant-level Service Plan in Viva Suite SKU

MC1115981 | July 15 – Microsoft is introducing a new tenant-level service plan, Insights by MyAnalytics Backend, in early August 2025. This update supports existing user-level service plans and aligns with security requirements without changing user-facing features. Admins will see the new plan in the Microsoft 365 admin center, which will be enabled and non-removable.
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Hotpatching is now available for 64-bit Arm architecture

MC1115976 | July 15 – Hotpatching is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2 Arm64 devices, allowing security updates without restarts. Organizations benefit from faster compliance, no downtime, smaller update payloads, and enterprise-grade control. Prerequisites include disabling Compiled Hybrid PE (CHPE) via policy or registry key. For more details, review the provided links.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Admins can upload custom dictionaries for Microsoft Teams meeting transcripts

MC1094050 | July 15 – Admins can upload custom dictionaries for Microsoft Teams meeting transcripts to improve recognition of tenant-specific terminology. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available for Teams on various platforms. Rollout starts in June 2025 for targeted release and mid-July 2025 for general availability.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New town hall event access policy

MC1047244 | July 15 – Microsoft Teams is updating its town hall event access policy. Admins can now control who can attend town halls with the new `TownhallEventAttendeeAccess` setting. The rollout will occur from mid to late June 2025. The default setting is `Everyone`, but it can be changed using Microsoft PowerShell. More details are available [here](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=483250).
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Hotpatching now available for 64-bit Arm architecture

MC1115741 | July 15 – More enterprise environments can now experience the power of security updates that don’t require a restart. Hotpatching is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2 Arm64 devices. All you need to do is check your prerequisites, disable Compiled Hybrid PE (CHPE), and enroll these devices into a quality update policy with hotpatching enabled.When will this happen:Hotpatching for 64-bit Arm architecture is now generally…
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Microsoft Teams | Enhance your Teams experience with new accent colors

MC1115312 | July 14 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new feature allowing users to select accent colors for visual customization. This update will be available on Desktop, Mac, and Web platforms, rolling out from late July 2025 to late August 2025. No admin action is required.
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Take actions with Viva Pulse after Viva Glint engagement surveys is now GA!

MC1115311 | July 14 – Viva Pulse now integrates with Viva Glint, allowing managers to take targeted actions after Glint engagement surveys. This feature is available to Viva Glint customers with eligible licenses and must be enabled by a Glint admin. It helps maintain engagement momentum by recommending Pulse questions based on Glint survey results. Learn more [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/viva/pulse/viva-integrations/take-actions-after-glint-survey).
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Enhanced eDiscovery Premium APIs

MC1115305 | July 14 – Enhanced eDiscovery Premium APIs are being upgraded from Beta to V1, introducing new parameters and export structures to improve search accuracy and streamline workflows. The rollout will be completed by late August 2025. Admins and developers using these APIs must review the updated documentation and communicate changes to relevant teams.
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Introduction of secure workflow to bypass retention/legal holds on OneDrive and SharePoint

MC1115304 | July 14 – Microsoft is introducing a feature in Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management allowing admins to bypass retention policies and delete content from OneDrive and SharePoint before retention periods expire. This feature, available from August 2025, requires specific admin roles and supports managing Copilot-related artifacts independently. Compliance and role configuration updates are necessary.
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Microsoft Security Copilot in Intune is now generally available with new ways to explore and act on your Intune data

MC1115296 | July 14 – Microsoft Security Copilot in Intune is now generally available, providing AI-driven capabilities to manage and protect endpoints. IT admins can use natural language to troubleshoot, create reports, and take actions. To use the new Explorer page, enable Security Copilot as an Azure owner or contributor and Intune administrator.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Use hold and resume settings to enable smooth transitions for time-sensitive voice prompts.

MC1115185 | July 14 – We are announcing the ability to create smooth transitions for time sensitive prompts in your voice conversation with hold and resume settings in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on August 19, 2025.How does this affect me?This feature introduces a dynamic interaction model within IVR systems, enabling agents to resume from a hold state upon detecting a predefined resume word; for example, the phrase “Got it.” This enhancement is designed…
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